Focus Features Publicity & Marketing Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Focus Features Publicity & Marketing Intern will support teams working on campaigns and activities for Focus Features films. Potential placements include Creative Advertising, Digital Marketing, Partnerships & Promotions, Publicity, and Publicity & Events. Work may include supporting campaign materials such as trailers, TV spots, and key art; social media activations, research, content creation, editorial calendars, and live event coverage; third-party branded campaigns; press junket preparation and coverage reporting; and high-profile events such as premieres, screenings, and tastemaker experiences.

The internship is part of NBCUniversal’s paid Summer 2027 Internship Program, designed to provide real-world experience and opportunities for career development, networking, and learning. The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, for 40 hours per week, with the exact schedule determined by business needs. This opportunity is based in Universal City, California. Interns must remain actively enrolled in a degree-granting program throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Have a current class standing of sophomore or above, with at least 30 credits.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring NBCUniversal work-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Submit a one-page resume listing work experience, accomplishments, and graduation month and year; a cover letter identifying interest areas and enthusiasm for NBCUniversal; and a transcript confirming active enrollment.
• Have an active Social Security number to complete the required I-9 process within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Junior class standing or above.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, strategic, creative, research-oriented, energetic, resourceful, self-starting, and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with varied deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of campaign materials, including trailers, TV spots, and key art, for global use.
• Assist with social activations for Focus Features brand channels and individual film titles, including social research, content creation, in-app engagement, editorial calendaring, and live social event coverage.
• Support development and delivery of third-party branded campaigns for theatrical releases across international and domestic territories.
• Help prepare for press junkets, research media outlets and contacts, and compile coverage reports.
• Support conceptualizing and executing high-profile activations, including red carpet premieres, exclusive industry screenings, tastemaker events, and special experiences.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.
• Fully subsidized transit passes through the NBCUCommutes program for full-time lower lot employees at the Universal City office.
• Paid internship; hourly rate is $19.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed